"So urgent?"
Although it's not noon yet, there's still time to go to the county town, but is it really that urgent to sever ties with a family?
Li Guiqin objected, "How can we not be worried? These spies could arrive at any time. Aren't you afraid they'll just mob the whole Qiligou?"
The villagers' chatter gradually subsided. The reason they were wandering outside to check the situation was because they were afraid that the spy might not know the seriousness of the matter.
Seeing that no one was saying anything, Li Guiqin said smugly, "Captain, it's still early today, so please make the trip. I'll give you 50 cents as a tip."
"Five cents?"
The villagers exclaimed in surprise. Li Guiqin always complained about being poor, but when had she ever been so quick to take five cents? And it was just a matter of going to the county town to get a stamp.
The captain had no choice but to agree. "Tang Shengjun, you're coming with me."
He turned to look at Tang Shengkai and said, "The third brother's family is in dire need of help, as some members are disabled and the younger ones are too young. I will take you to the county to explain the situation."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Xu."
The captain waved his hand, arranging for someone to hitch up the vehicle. Li Guiqin was relieved and glanced sideways at Tang Shengkai's family.
"We're no longer related now. Don't call me 'father' or 'mother' anymore, and don't ever come to my house again, or I'll break your legs."
Lin Cuicui turned her head away angrily. The three Tang brothers clenched their fists tightly, their faces flashing with anger, but they remained silent. Tang Shengkai's voice was somewhat hoarse.
"Don't worry, Aunt Tang, we will never go to your house again. Also, since we have nothing to do with you anymore, we will not give you the five yuan every year."
Li Guiqin scoffed, "Five yuan, huh? Let's see if you're lucky enough to earn another five yuan! Humph!"
The brigade leader was so angry at Li Guiqin's appearance that his teeth ached.
Just as the villagers were about to disperse, Tang Shengkai spoke up. "Since I've already severed ties with Aunt Tang, everyone knows about Tang Shengjun's attempt to bury my daughter alive and Tang Shengli's raid on my house to steal my grain. I'd appreciate it if Uncle Xu could write these things down so everyone can bear witness for me."
"Huh? What are you going to do?"
As Li Guiqin was speaking, she reached out to scratch Tang Shengkai, but Lin Cuicui, who was also quite strong, blocked her way and pushed Li Guiqin away.
Li Yuanzi was not far from Li Guiqin, so he quickly stepped forward and helped her up.
"Fine, you slut, you dare push me? I'll fight you to the death!"
As he was about to reach out and scratch Lin Cuicui, the captain shouted, "Enough!"
Li Guiqin ignored him and continued her actions. The brigade leader got angry and said, "If you keep making a scene, go make a scene at the county government. Do you think my words have no effect?"
Upon hearing this, Li Guiqin's body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, slapping her knees and wailing.
"Oh dear, I don't want to live anymore! What sins did I commit in my past life to give birth to such an unfilial son? He's not letting his own older brothers live at all..."
The villagers' mouths twitched. What was all this about? She was the one who wanted to sever ties with her husband, and now she was the one calling him "brother."
Tang Shengkai pulled Lin Cuicui behind him and took two steps forward. "This matter must be written down."
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